Ca book fair or 54th california antiquarian book fair. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. Panorama view of hk harbour, c1890 image care of picture this although there have been a couple of antiquarian bookfairs in hong kong in past years, this is the first western style fair with many dealers coming from all around the world. Signed copy of adolf hitlers mein kampf on sale at hong. With over 750,000 readers each month, tokyo cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in tokyo. Impression of the 36th amsterdam international antiquarian book fair, that was held in the weekend of 12 october 2016, in the heart of the bookloving city of amsterdam. For more than 40 years, the boston international antiquarian book fair has hosted booksellers from across the u.
A growing antiquarian book market at the hong kong antiquarian bookfair. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. The hong kong book fair exhibits products such as childrens and. New york international antiquarian book fair of 2020 youtube. Subscribe book fair news the format of the email address provided is incorrect i agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. Frankfurter buchmesse frankfurt antiquarian book fair fridaysunday, october 1418. China in print 2017 hong kong antiquarian book fair. Just think of me as a black hole into which you can throw offers of. The book fair brings 64 of the worlds leading antiquarian booksellers together. Asia bookroom will be exhibiting once again at china in print hong kongs annual antiquarian book fair.
More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon. Hong kong book fair is an international book fair and has established itself as a platform for cultural exchange, not just for hongkong but the globe as a whole. Courtesy of the new york international antiquarian book fair. Helsinki book fair also features an antiquarian book exhibition cohosted. There are also ebooks and elearning resources such as ebook readers, audiovisual learning aids, educational software, learning centers, hobby goods, multimedia products and many more. Rare antiquarian book 1879 a book of fair women rand. Offering a wide range of signed and rare books, first editions and important folios. The annual exhibition at the city hall organised by the hong kong publishing federation could be regarded as the predecessor of the hong kong book fair.
Rare book dealers from australia, asia, europe and the united states will showcase rare and beautiful books and prints, among them booksellers from japan, china, and hong kong. Hong kong marks its place in market for antiquarian books. The comprehensive list of international book fairs in 2020. Hong kong rare book fair 2018 friday, nov 30, 2018 sunday. Early bird price before 31 may 2020 2300 1200 deposit required with application normal price. Heres is a little taste of the rare books and items of print epheme. The year 1924 was a critical point of aviation history of hong kong, when the story of kai tak began. Cornstalks ellie aroney handles the bookings, the catalogue, and the general running, in an attentive and goodhumoured way. Click on a fair name to get more information for info on 2020 fairs gone by, click here. Featuring antiquarian booksellers from around the world with a stunning. Although there have been a couple of antiquarian bookfairs in hong kong in past years, this is the first western style fair with many dealers coming from all around the world.
Lok man rare books ltd, central district, hong kong. California international antiquarian book fair things to. The book fair brings 64 of the worlds leading antiquarian booksellers. Antiquarian book fair features one of a kind rarities. Rare books are the latest investment for chinas wealthy. February 79, 2020 pasadena convention centre 300 e. Hong kong antiquarian book fair all about every mapfair.
Amsterdam international antiquarian book fair youtube. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. March 58, 2020 book lovers will find a fascinating treasure trove at the park avenue armory. Over 200 american and international dealers will exhibit at the abaa new york international antiquarian book fair, and bring a vast selection of rare books, maps, manuscripts, illuminated manuscripts and ephemera. Now you can avoid all those onerous camping trips and family events. The florida antiquarian book fair is the oldest and largest fair of its kind in the southeastern united states. Hong kong international antiquarian bookfair company. Hong kongs leading international fair and exhibition for rare books, manuscripts, photographs, and ephemera with a particular focus on asian printed material. Antiquarian book fair park avenue armory things to do. The exhibition is divided into several themed zones representing various sectors in the world of publishing and ensuring that the hongkong book fair keeps up with trends in the industry. A growing antiquarian book market at the hong kong. Exhibitors showcase and sell a vast selection of rare. The location of kai tak belonged to two billionaire friends ho kai and au tak, who owned the land before the government acquired the land the land originally did not have a name, which explains the name of the airport. This weekend, dealers from across the globe are gathering for china in print, a rare book, photograph and map fair at the hong kong maritime museum.
The fair has become an annual major event in hong kong with the number of visitors reaching new high every year. One of the oldest and most respected antiquarian book shows in the country, the 43rd boston international antiquarian book fair will be held november 1517, 2019 at the hynes convention. This is what took me to hong kong in december for the hong kong antiquarian book fair, which enjoyed good australian organisation, a leading hong kong location, and a modest level of sales. The fair, which took place for the first time in 2007, is organized by paul feain of cornstalk bookshop in sydney australia and mitsuo nitta of yushodo in tokyo japan. Frankfurt antiquarian book fair, cologne fine art, 8th liber berlin, quod libet, hamburg, china first international antiquarian book fair, hong kong. The hong kong book fair exhibits products such as childrens and teens books, religious and spirituality books, stationery and art and crafts products. In 2011 the hong kong fair took place for the fifth time, organized as always by paul feain and mitsuo nitta, the famous japanese bookseller who was president of the japanese association. We cover all the basics including things to do in tokyo, how to get from narita airport to tokyo, which jr rail pass to choose, getting a sim card and pocket wifi to find why we started this site, check out the tokyo cheapo manifesto. Rare book dealers from australia, asia, europe and the united states will showcase rare and beautiful books and prints, among them booksellers from japan. I am happy to announce the 2020 sacramento antiquarian book fair will be held september 5th yes the sac book fair is labor day weekend. Hong kong book fair features books and publications, childrens and teens books. At least three booksellers had early copies of mein kampf, adolf hitlers 1925 autobiography, on sale at the recent china in print antiquarian book fair at the hong kong maritime museum, in central.
March 58, 2020 is the 60th anniversary of the new york international antiquarian book fair the place to go for rare antique books, antique maps, ephemera. Abaa book events antiquarian book fairs rare book news. The fair also marked the arrival on the international scene of four hong kong sellers of antiquarian books, maps and prints, three of whom only opened within the past decade. This section will include rare books, first editions, autographs, fine manuscripts, prints and unusual bibliographical materials. Our show will be at the scottish rite temple, 6151 h street, sacramento 95819. A growing antiquarian book market at the hong kong antiquarian. The new york international antiquarian book fair nyiabfofficially sanctioned by antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and international league of antiquarian booksellers ilab and produced by sanford l. Kanda used book festival, late octearly nov, 2020 tokyo. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading. The new york international antiquarian book fair nyiabfofficially sanctioned by antiquarian booksellers association of america abaa and international league. Courtesy california international antiquarian book fair. The book fair features dealers specializing in books of every age and subject matter, antique maps, ephemera and other paper. The 53rd california international antiquarian book fair takes place in pasadena, california over the weekend of february 79, 2020. Book fair retrospective hktdc hong kong book fair 2020.